The Film With Three Brains: Recent Episodes
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Three lifelong friends review movies released between 1975-1999 as if the very future of the world depended on it.
3 astronauts have a problem on the way to the moon. One is sick, but that’s not the problem. They fix it and fly home.
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A neurotic American visiting Paris for the first time overcomes fear of flying, burglary and lactose intolerance to confront a cheating fiancé. A French thief uses her as a mule. They yell at each other, fall in love (and smooch). Voilà—French Kiss.
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A bunch of Brits run to inspirational synthesizers across beaches, yards, and tracks.
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Harrison Ford plays an archeologist with a finely honed penchant for punching Nazis while in pursuit of the face-melting Ark of the Covenant in this globe-trotting adventure from Lucas and Spielberg - a 1980’s dream duo. While many think it is romcom about bad dates and a dog named Indiana, the Brains will convince you otherwise.
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What better way to win back an old flame than to be miniaturized and injected into the body of a random guy that will win her over at your command, while escaping ruthless competitors, a robot-handed hitman, the Feds, and run-on sentences? The makers of Innerspace explored that premise inside Martin Short’s nervous body. Avoid shrinkage with The Brains!
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An FBI trainee matches wits with an imprisoned psychotic psychiatrist to help find a serial killer—a simple story that has influenced every psychological crime thriller in its wake. Silence is golden but is it as creepy as three bald brains discussing the book and its adaptation? Put the lotion in the basket and chew things over with us.
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Keanu stars as a barely undercover "F.B.I. AGENT!!" turned newbie surfer searching for a band of beach bum bank robbers. Swayze, the big kahuna, takes him under wing to teach him surfing as a way of life…or death. Is it a 90’s mushburger or a gnarly bros turned foes action flick? Turn off the tube and hang loose with the Brains.
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This under-the-mainstream radar reimagining of The Wizard of Oz features Dorothy as a thirty-something inner city schoolteacher. Diana Ross stars, Richard Pryor cameos, but fans are more interested in Michael Jackson as The Scarecrow just before he became the King of Pop. Can this much star power deliver the magic of the original version? Click your heels three times for the Brains' answer!
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Superman sets aside his cape to prove his acting powers for this adaptation of a play about plays and murder. With an early death, numerous reversals, and enough weapons to make Chekhov choke, Sidney Lumet played it out differently than playwright Levin. Christopher Reeve and Michael Caine play cat and mouse in Deathtrap, while the Brains bust out their best yet.
Well before the box office dominance (or even existence) of the MCU, Wesley Snipes was kicking vampire ass as Marvel’s Blade. With apologies to Howard the Duck, this stylish flick was the first successful comic book movie not called Batman or Superman, and it paved the way for The Matrix, Underworld, and every other black leather and sunglass-clad action film to follow. Join the Brains as we ice skate uphill.
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Two teenage dweebs create a beautiful woman with their computer, a la the Bride of Frankenstein. This screwy sci-fi departure for John Hughes tells teenagers it’s okay to be yourself and it’s even better to possess a magic-wielding Kelly LeBrock. Forget all that—the Brains just love Bill Paxton and you should too, butt wad.
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Christopher Walken awakens from a coma with clairvoyance and the dilemma of what to do with it. Should he spare himself from the future cowbell skit? Or focus more on carrying his war buddy’s watch up his wazoo? The Brains know, do you?
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Rule #1: You do not talk about Fight Club.
Rule #2: You do NOT talk about Fight Club.
Rule #3: You must listen to The Brains talk about Fight Club.
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Event Horizon: you never know what Hollywood will pull out of its black hole. Stars from Jurassic Park and The Matrix find a reason to scream in space. The Brains also find reasons to scream. Plug your ears with us.
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Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler and Molly Shannon? Sounds like it could be a current comedy, yet this “campy” farce was forged 25 years ago! This heap of schtick has become a cult classic, but for whose cult? Link hands with the Brains around the campfire as we summon the ghost of goofy filmmaking.
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Does an ‘80’s comedy film that ridicules Hollywood ethnic stereotypes still hold true? Or does it even matter as long as the film is funny? Or are stereotypes not a laughing matter in any case anymore? The Brains overanalyze and underdeliver as per usual.
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Flash! Ah-Ahhhhhh!
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David Fincher's follow-up to Se7en thinks outside the box with a head in it. Michael Douglas receives a mysterious gift from his brother (Sean Penn) that is either an elaborate game or just sophisticated phishing. Is this psychological escapade an attempt to mentally break someone to the point of suicide, or what it takes to make someone want to live their fullest life? Can it be both? Roll the dice and enter The Game with your favorite scrambled brains.
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Travolta and Sam Jackson star as henchmen who shoot the breeze (and the occasional person) while running the crime boss's errands, in this eminently quotable black comedy. We forego unraveling the twisted timeline in favor of this core question: should Tarantino ever act in his own movies beyond a brief cameo?? Check out the big brains on . . . The Brains?
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Jim Jarmusch gained accolades for showing the studio world that a movie can be just as slow, aimless, and infused with deadpan humor as real life—a notion embraced by the likes of Seinfeld, Wes Anderson—and that sometimes foible and folly reveal as much about the human condition as flashy narrative thread. Listen to how the Brains see everything in black and white--they've 'put a spell on you!'
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Tim Burton siphoned the sentiment of his oddball childhood into the fairytale of Edward Scissorhands: a teenage creation with scissors for hands who struggles to fit into a suburban world that is both amazed and frightened by him. The star power of Depp and Winona Ryder could fuel any 90’s film, but aside from the hairdos and topiaries, does Ed still make the cut? The Brains know!
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Michael Caine is a debonair con man who takes a wager with a gauche scam artist (Steve Martin) about who is the best swindler, loser leaves town. Does an audience love being conned or in on the con? Or do we just love being amused? Doubtful the Brains deliver answers to any questions but that won’t stop you from giving us your time.
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You know it’s a bad day when your spaceship crash lands on a planet the very same day a 22-year swarm of alien, flesh-eating locusts breaks free from the hive and the only person you can turn to is a murderous convict…unless that criminal is Vin Diesel! He was furious before fast and way too cool for some loser extraterrestrials. You're not afraid of the dark, are you?
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More aptly titled “Weekend at the English Professor's," this deadpan comedy is also a quirky drama satirizing the literary sphere within academia. It's held together by the star power of Michael Douglas, Frances McDormand, Tobey Maguire, and Robert Downey, Junior, but . . . what is it? Plot line defiance and genre pigeonhole-dodging give the Brains food for thought. Join the feast.
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Paul Newman was more than just a salad dressing, at one point he was a hockey player-coach for a rowdy Midwest minor league team about to go skates up. With a Disney plot build up and more F-words than Webster’s, did this sports dramedy have a fighting chance? It’s the Brain’s goal to find out!
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This is the Karate Kid of BMX bikes, except no one remembers what in the world a BMX bike is. When a stuntman directs a bicycle movie how could the results be anything but radical? Nail that Tailwhip, finish the Grind, step off the footpegs, and Bunny Hop with the Brains for this rad ep, don’t over-rotate.
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Clint Eastwood stars in and directs his second Western, adapted from a book on the many factions and foibles of a nation ending its bloody civil war. Now synonymous with the genre, Eastwood built his career sneering through gritty films like this and reaping box office rewards. Does it still move the modern viewer? Gone to Texas are the Brains, so follow along little doggies to find out if you're a maverick or part of the adoring herd.
Come back to 1982 when high school was totally awesome and the only thing people bothered "liking" was the restaurant where you worked. Fast Times set the stage for a slew of 80's teen films and helped define the Gen X mindset. Is it still gnarly? Or just explains why your dad scalps tickets? Bell has rung, Brains in session.
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While the directing credit goes to Tobe Hooper, it was Producer Steven Spielberg who had the Midas touch in the 1980's, but does a zero-body count horror movie that has been endlessly parodied and imitated still deliver the scares? Or has this become a shocker documentary explaining why home-buying disclosure packets are now three inches thick? Catch a steak and take a break with the Brains. We're herrrrrrrrrrrrrrre.
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Steve Martin steps out of character and into a sophisticated, straitlaced con man in this David Mamet heist flick. Long before spoofing, fake relatives, bogus tax payments, and overdue traffic violations ad nauseum, the con job was an art. Is this movie? Swipe right to let the Brains steal some of your time.
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Alright, alright, alright — Dazed and Confused rolls up a fat slice of 1976. It’s the last day of school, and everyone’s lighting up and ditching rules. From open field keg parties to 50-yard line philosophizing, this cult classic is one big, slow-burning vibe with a killer soundtrack. So spark it up, sit back, and enjoy Richard Linklater’s celluloid trip —because growing up is, like… a total buzzkill, man.
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Is there any better way to sum up 80’s tween horror than to send mom and dad away for the very weekend two boys accidentally open the doorway to hell in the backyard? Stop-motion animation monsters, heavy metal, and squealing teenage girls round out expectations leaving the Brains to wonder about stranger things. The gate’s open, step inside our podcast.
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Creepy Carrie epitomizes the sage advice: Don’t mess with a telekinetic teenager on prom night. Do people ever learn? Did Stephen King really say the movie is better than his book? Did the Brains even go to prom? Are you going to tune in or what? Carrie (1976), wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This much anticipated cops and robbers showdown from movie maven Michael Mann featured a film first: DeNiro and Pacino sharing a scene. Criminals found it inspiring, but is it still worth the hype? Cool off during this Heat wave with the Brains.
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What if the bank robbers got lost on their way to the airport after the robbery? This premise was not only Bill Murray’s brand of comedy, but his directorial debut (and swan song). Was it a score? Or just clownin’ around? Join the Brains for a fresh blast of hot air.
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Holy Schnikes! Saturday Night Live alumni have crafted some of the best and worst comedies. Their success boils down to whether sketch bit actors can stretch their skills into a full-length feature. So where do Chris Farley and David Spade fall in line with this not-your-buddy salesmen’s roadtrip shtick? Listen up, this’ll only take a second…with the Brains.
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When Nicky the narcissist gets a contract on his head for ripping off the gang’s boss, he calls childhood pal and gang co-member, Mikey, for help. As the night unravels, Mikey is faced with the years of rights and wrongs Nicky did to him and has to choose Nicky’s fate as friend, frenemy, or foe. This rough-around-the-edges, indie-esque sleeper has all the ingredients of greatness, so is it? The Brains decide.
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Action, mystery and drama adorn an updated story appreciated by audiences and critics alike. Using the plot from a 60's black-and-white TV show (and a slew of writers and editors), Chicago native Andrew Davis directs Tommy Lee Jones chasing a not-presumed-innocent Harrison Ford through his hometown. Don't miss this extra-special episode with a guest Brain! The Fugitive (1993), wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Possibly the ultimate parody - or parody of the ultimate movie - this spoof was just what the universe needed, back when then was now. Star Wars remains ubiquitous, so should we return to Yogurt, Pizza the Hut and Barf? Or are those days as outdated as Dot Matrix? May the Schwartz be with you in deciding if you'll listen to the brains, bleeps, sweeps and creeps! You can also check out this episode with video on our YouTube channel and see our gorgeous mugs on camera yacking on and on about this film: https://youtu.be/G4-jXs_oYQE
Cameron Crowe scores the assignment of a lifetime - follow the rock 'n roll lifestyle of a rising band on the brink of stardom. Heartbreak ensues when like a rolling stone, he (journalist) falls for groupie, or rather, Band Aid - Kate Hudson. Does this bittersweet symphony still hit the high notes or has it gone out of tune with age? Come together with the Brains as they ramble on.
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Did the world need a third submarine movie? Tony Scott thought so. He stuffed superstars Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington and their diametrically opposed opinions on leadership into a nuclear submarine and stuck them with a chain-of-command conundrum. Is it a floater or sinker? Submerge with the Brains and see if anything springs a leak. Crimson Tide (1995), wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The creation of a sentient A.I. humanoid to fill the emotional needs of a childless parents (or in this case, parents of a child in a coma) seems more relevant than ever, so does Spielberg provide a benchmark or omen in one of the only Sci-Fi-Drama-Adventures without the robots taking over? Also, why have the Brains moved their review dates into the future? Join us in 2001 to find out.
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Of course you'd want to see a movie starring Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Mark Ruffalo and Paul Giamatti - so why haven't you seen Safe Men? The Brains pontificate how this indie crime comedy can simultaneously be too much and too little yet still be fun. Steal away with us on our heistiest review yet!
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A reckless, thrill-seeking federal cop whose partner is "getting too old for this 💩" is the focus of this 80's movie that somehow is NOT Lethal Weapon. Predating Riggs & Murtaugh by a couple years, this neo-noir Friedkin flick has an obsessed field agent (William Peterson) chasing a creepy counterfeiter (Willem Dafoe) through the dark alleys of L.A. Join The Brains on the wrong side of the highway to find out who lives and who dies.
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One Brain can't get enough of amnesiac movies! This time it's Geena Davis suffering from the world's longest brain fart, with Samuel Jackson as her detective sidekick. Spoiler alert: she's a government assassin waking from 8 years as a small-town schoolteacher, just in time to save us from a "dangerously" underfunded CIA... how can you not remember it? Plot too forgettable? Have no fear - The Brains have a refresher ready for you.
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Eamonn Owens plays the charismatic only child of a troubled 60's family, courting disaster in his struggle with identity. His desperate search for connection and purpose is wryly funny but is this Neil Jordan dark comedy too bleak, even with a Sinead O'Connor cameo? Come take a wee nip of goofy, chaotic wisdom and judge which brains you find agreeable.
This is the movie that brought karate to every kid Bruce Lee missed. Audiences loved the teenage fish-out-of-water whose great mentor shows him it takes more than just going through the moves to break the mold. Just for kicks, tune in while the Brains wax poetic on whether Mr. Miyagi's still got his chops.
An amnesiac awakes from SLEEP to find something strange is at HAND where there's never RAIN and it's always dark. He finds his back against the WALL as reality warps, identities swap and mysteries unravel QUICK in this sci-fi flick that loosely inspired The Matrix, so why doesn't anybody remember it? BOOK your trip to Shell Beach... and Murdoch, we're coming to get you.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck kick off their careers with this Oscar-bait tale of an angry young genius who can't find his way in life. But what you really are left wondering is "can one dumbass line ruin a movie?" The Brains calculate and conclude: when life gives you apples, make cider.
Pre-too-cool-for-school, future Ferris starred as a gifted underachiever gamer who hacks (before it was a word!) his way into an Air Force supercomputer name WOPR. This "HAL" knockoff only plays high stakes and tries to trigger WWIII - in real life, unless Broderick and Ally Sheedy can save the world from the rogue AI and humans who keep upping the ante. Does this virtual premise hold up in the 21st century? Dial in and join the Brains in battle!
Ferocious fuzzballs from outer space descend upon a Midwest family farm for a feeding frenzy while morphologically-fluid alien bounty hunters give chase. Should you go watch this I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-A-Gremlins-Knockoff? Or just watch it go? Grab some food and the Brains and tuck in!
"Do you guys want to see a dead body?" Stephen King and Rob Reiner capture a weekend of 1950's boys being boys via future star-studded adventure. Can post-millennial viewers relate to a yarn sans video game, smart phone, and heli-parent? Ah, who cares... these Brains would never let today's youth get int the way of a boss review.
Despite its glut of stars, memorable scenes, and winning performances, Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette's wild ride often gets overlooked. Can anyone romanticize a Mexican standoff better than Tarantino, even when director Tony Scott is the one visualizing his script? Hit the road with the Brains to see if this Hollywood rollercoaster leaves you queasy or jonesing for more.
Sly Stallone tops this aptly-named blockbuster by literally hanging off cliffs. John Lithgow is a big bad guy (not Bigfoot) for this weathering heights heist-gone-wrong in the Colorado wilderness. With a few decades dulling its star power, has it ascended beyond being Die Hard on a Mountain? Tune into the snow-it-alls! Baahhhh.
This 90's (rom?)-com starring Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller was the inspiration for button-fly jeans and pet pythons. Is there still something about Mary? At the next rest stop, tune in the Brains and find out!
When a (30-year-old playing a) teenager invites her b-ball teammates over for a girls night, laughter turns to screams once an escaped killer arrives with his favorite power tool. Is it a sexploitation B-movie with feminist undertones? A poorly-made thriller? An ingenious parody gone a bit wrong? Put on your pjs and drill down with the Brains into cult movie mayhem!
A spooky-ass carnival led by Mr. Dark preys on small town misfortune by granting Monkey's Paw wishes in this older-audience Disney experiment. But could Disney resist being Disney? Why doesn't anybody remember this film!?! By the pricking of my thumbs, something Brainy this way comes.
A group of rootin' tootin' 80's heartthrobs strap on holsters and learn to cowboy to bring the exploits of Billy the Kid's Regulators to the silver screen. Emilio Estevez called it a "heavy metal western," so if you to rock, make the sign of the horns and blast the Brains!
Diane Keaton hauls in a Best Performance Academy Award on the Best Picture winner of 1977. How did Woody Allen funnel kvetching and pathos into an award-winning romantic comedy when so many are dead sharks? The Brains explore awkward moments like no other; come squirm with us!
VCRs, landline telephones, tube televisions, the Dewey Decimal System... what is scarier: antiquated 90's technology or a cursed VHS tape that kills hapless viewers? The Brains dismantle this Japanese export to discern how a cheesy premise provided such a spooktacular outcome.
Detective Nick Nolte gets con Eddie Murphy out of the slammer for 48 hours to catch a thief in Murphy's first major film. This early 80's buddy "cop" comedy inspired countless copycats. It's far from PC, but can modern film lovers enjoy this piece of history? The Brains own your ass, so tune in.
Joel and Ethan Coen helm a botched-kidnapping-indie-blockbuster boasting fascinating characters, Midwest accents, unapologetic violence, plus a search for a tan Ciera and a funny-looking guy, destined for the wood-chipper. With the bevy of low-budget 90's flicks, how do the Coen brothers uniquely cajole a simple plan into an unforgettable masterpiece? Put out an APB for the Brains or you might regret it, dontcha know?
Kevin Costner stars as a Robin Hood with the winning smile and bow skills to make maidens quiver. Yet it's Alan Rickman who steals the show portraying a villain dark as Snape and as cold as Hans Gruber. Is robbing the rich to help the poor even relevant today? Clamber up a tree and join the Brains in the 'Ewok Village' of Sherwood Forest!
This late 80's adaptation of a cyberpunk graphic novel kicked off America's fascination with Japanimation [sic]. Akira explores what happens when children have the power to destroy Tokyo. And The Brains consider, "aren't we all children?" Tetsuo!! Kaneda!! AKIRA! Wherever you listen to podcasts.
Can satire be so subtle no one gets it? Would Paul Verhoeven make an over the top space war movie just to mock the genre without letting the actors in on it? Would anyone suspect Starship Troopers to inspire such philosophical pondering? Hear the Brains work out the Bugs.
A precocious scientist goes to college at 15 for lessons on lasers and love. His roommate, Val Kilmer, earns an easy A as the unicorn of nerds: an extroverted, witty, charming, handsome genius. Will the government and an egotistical professor spoil their discovery, or will a kernel of revenge planted by students pop up at the right moment? Hear fake Brains discuss Real Genius (1985), wherever you listen to podcasts.
A rogue Martin Sheen surfs upriver in simultaneous pursuit of a mythical leader, a fellow soldier, an enemy and his destiny. There is no making sense of the Vietnam War, but this acclaimed Coppola passion-project adaptation may make you think differently about both war and moviemaking itself. Come aboard and let the Brains help you appreciate the darkness. Apocalypse Now, wherever you listen to podcasts.
Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short - what more could could a 1980's comedy ask for? The answer is more than just a plane with cajones, pero we'll get into that. Tres Brains review Three Amigos. Escucha hoy!
Ya der hey. Welcome to our movie review, ya hosers. This week is a beauty... we go to the Great White North to the Elsinore Brewery to see what's in der Strange Brew. Ready to take off, eh?
A creature feature sequel that echoes the plot of the original is usually a Hollywood recipe for disaster. So how did James Cameron simultaneously out-Alien "Alien" and create a gold standard for genre-swapping sequels? Game over, man, time to tune into the Brains for this bug-hunt-gone-bad!
While everyone was trying to make the next Star Wars, Ridley Scott unleashed the face-hugging, chest-bursting alien sci-fi horror film that inspired decades of imitations. Alien also gave birth to the first standalone female action hero: the unstoppable Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. What not to like? The Brains will tell you.
Off-screen it's Stallone versus Schwarzenegger. On-screen, Rambo's an unstoppable monosyllabic army of one, leaving a trail of death and destruction in the name of saving fellow POWs. This movie made Rambo (and his survival knife) a pop culture staple but does it still make sense? The Brains are coming to get you!
Dudley Moore is a rich Manhattanite tipsy with privilege and alcohol. Resigned to marry the high society bride of his family's choosing, a vivacious Liza Minnelli catches his eye despite the threat to his inheritance. Does this comedic drama still have heart and laughs? Get caught between the brains and New York City. "Arthur" 1981, wherever you listen to podasts.
Beavis & Butthead creator, Mike Judge grows up and gets - a desk job? Three software programmers discover the ultimate loophole to beat the system: stop caring! Has corporate culture changed in the last 25 years? People sure haven't. Cure your case of the Mondays with a hefty dose of Brains!
Arnold is back: a retired Special Forces Colonel looks for his kidnapped daughter and demolishes anyone in his way in this progenitor of John Wick, first-person shooters and over-the-top silly violence. With more muscles than plot, does this testosterone-fueled, macho bullshit still "kill"? Let of some steam with the Brains.
Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe share a precinct while being a world apart in their approach to policing the dirty underbelly of 1950's Hollywood. Are drugs, murder, double-crosses and celebrity lookalike call girls still off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush 70 years later? Join us for our best review yet!
Crooked clandestine government agents and a sadistic Nazi dentist give chase to Dustin Hoffman in this shoestring-plotted thriller. Does solid acting and a fast pace help the Marathon Man finish strong? Strap on your Adidas and try to keep up with the Brains.
Lemmon, Matthau and Ann-Margret form a love triangle that both threatens and redefines the men's grumpy friendship. Do they have enough spark to fuel this age-old plot? Can the frigit Minnesota setting nip at the hearts of viewers? Crack a cold Schmidt's and come warm up in the ice shanty with the Brains.
Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels are flirting with disaster (and each other) in this unpredictable flick. Does Something Wild refer to their weekend adventure or scriptwriting that meanders from goofy to ominous to violent? The Brains are back in town so come along for a wild ride.
In 1993, Sam was given a Jurassic Park t-shirt. He put it in storage assuming he would pull it out in 30 years and no one would remember it. The brains discuss how wrong he was.
Andrew "Dice" Clay, toxic misogynist comedian, becomes LA's Rock 'n' Roll Detective Ford Fairlane in this scarce cult film, chock full of raunchy jokes and surprising cameos. After sitting on the shelf a few decades, can it still make Brains giggle? Or just squirm?
Carl Reiner's steady collaboration with Steve Martin began with this cross-eyed comedy. Irreverent, uneven in execution yet imbued with Steve's charm and comedic bravado, is this throwback foolhardy - or fool-tastic?
A barren Russian landscape is the setting for this acclaimed, barren "psy-fi" film that explores whether or not we really want our deepest wishes to come true. Get into the zone on the brain train.
Hunt, Hurt, Brooks: a coworker love triangle, each angling to create ideal TV news at another's expense. Smart comedy always rings true, but does the integrity of broadcast journalism still mean anything? The Brains go live on the scene for an update on this 1988 Oscar nominee.
Robert De Niro hones his comic chops with Charles Grodin in this odd couple road trip flick. Grumpy bounty hunter De Niro is bound for L.A. with (and sometimes bound to) mob accountant Grodin, with feds and mafia hitmen in hot pursuit. Director Martin Brest caught lightning in a bottle with Beverly Hills Cop - did he nab another winner here? Catch up with the Brains before you come down with Fistaphobia.
Guillermo del Toro's creepy debut gives a new origin to the age-old vampire story. How did this low budget body-horror flick give birth to del Toro's career? Gather carcasses around the radio for a nibble of the Brains.
Tim Burton's unique directorial style was evident in his debut—a quirky tale of a stolen bicycle—featuring gags galore, no ground floor, and many things never seen before. Is Pee-Wee an irritating man-child or a clever trickster marching to his own beat? We don’t make monkeys, we just train them to listen to reviews. Tune in, KWYJIBO’s!
Johnny Depp and Al Pacino develop a bromance as undercover Fed and mobster in this true story of a mafia mole mentored by a made man who hasn't got it made. A rom-com director takes a swing at the gritty, not so pretty, even petty life of the criminal underworld - is it a wild pitch or can two heavy hitter actors knock it out of the park? Hears the brains call it.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall star/costar/cameo/come-of-age in this princely fish-out-of-water (romantic) comedy. Eddie and director John Landis disagreed at every turn, but you'd never know it. Is it "that boy is good" good or more than just nostalgic fun? You conscious? The brains want to tear it apart - and your friend, too - wherever you listen to podcasts.
Zombies run rampant in George Romero's seminal undead apocalypse sequel. Romero laid the foundation for decades of zombie flicks, but more importantly, how often do we get to review a sequel that just might be better than the original? Get your fill of brains in this lively review!
The big screen debuts of Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman show us what it's like to see through the eyes of a celebrity. Literally. John Cusack plays master of puppets in this mind-bending movie. Mayhem? Magnificence? Or Malarky? Malkovich Malkovich, wherever you Malkovich Malkovich.
A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal walk into a high school library...
In yesteryear there was a rocket.
Stored in a swashbuckler's cockpit.
Saving girl, USA
Mob and Nazis at bay
Will the Brains embrace or knock it?
In John Wayne's swan song, he plays a dying gunslinger who has outlived his era and wants nothing more than to ride off into the sunset. He settles down at Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard's B&B. But locals with visions of glory want to take the gunman out themselves. See bullets fly! Hears Brains gush.
Peter Weir posits: what if Orwell's Big Brother cameras were there just for the ratings? Can reality be reality TV? What's true, man? Jim Carrey tones it down for his first drama, but is he stills "aces?" Join our not live feed for lively conversation.
Last Action Hero:
SatisfAction?
StupefAction?
MalefAction?
OverreAction?
Fecal ImpAction!?
Or, Last Action Zero?
Tom Cruise set aside his looks and 80's charisma for this mostly-true story of Ron Kovic, a paraplegic Vietnam veteran turned anti-war activist. Oliver Stone snagged his third Oscar for this biopic, but will the new generation of moviegoers love it or leave it?
Fractured Vietnam Vet, Tim Robbins as his best. spirals into the sinister unknown as his inner (and outer) demons claw their way to reality. Losing one's mind is a risky movie investment. Do terror, regret. confusion, and conspiracy add up to payoff worthy by today's standards? Come climb that ladder with us.
Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis are recently deceased and dying to rid their house of the new family that moved in. They summon Beetlejuice, the scene stealing bio-exorcist for help, but he has plans of his own. Is this quirky charmer worth watching 167 times or is the ghost with the most toast?
Natasha Lyonne's cheerleading is put on hold when friends and family force her into a reformation program (Don't Say Hoortay). Lighthearted satire about "curing" homosexuality was what the 1990's needed, but is it still funny - and relevant? The brains review with pride and their friend Riley.
For this no-frills true tale of an aging man determined to see his sick brother, David Lynch plays it straight. Watching an old coot ride a lawnmower across Iowa sounds akin to watching paint dry; what exactly does this film do to make our critics coo? Is it what you say or how you say it? Time we cut the grass, friends.
Good badge, John Travolta swaps spit-&-image with bad seed, Nicolas Cage to infiltrate the latter's scheming empire in this case of disordered identity. With John Woo's stylized flare and more impromptu action than an adult diaper, there is no other movie like this. To flush or not to flush, that is the question. The answer? Depends.
Mel Gibson's Mad Max debut is also George Miller's first step into the fast and furious world of vehicular mayhem. Does one of the most successful indie movies in history have enough in the tank to fuel fable and franchise? Or is it a mer skid mark on the Fury Road?
Danny DeVito is a snickering toad of a husband who hopes kidnappers make good on their pledge to kill his wife if he doesn't pay a ransom. Do Abrahams, Zucker and Zucker deliver on a premise full of promise or do they misstep into a pile of schtick. Hear us place the Bette and Judge away to Helen back.
Winona Ryder and Christian Slater give teen angst a body count in this anti-John Hughes high school revenge romp. This irreverent suicide flick is satiric and sometimes sophomoric, but does it still make the grade? Hear certified fresh men debate.
Johnny 5 is alive! Can we say the same of the movie? Does the charm of the puppeteer's voice (and Steve Guttenburg) create a winning metal Pinocchio? Or do stereotypes cause it to disassemble? Take a rest and listen to our Turing test.
This acclaimed 90s foreign flick tells two tales of lovesick policemen in Hong Kong who frequent the same takeout joint. Does putting two stylish stories together add to the intrigue, or just the confusion? We more or less discuss if more is less or less is more.
It's a lumberjack's worst nightmare: abducted by aliens on the way home from work. While veracity and quality inform good filmmaking, can just one suffice? Does a true story require suspension of disbelief as do other films? Join us in probing for answers in the annals of alien abduction.
Where wolves roam far north of London, two yout(h)s meet their fate: one undead, the other succumbing to a lycanthropic curse. Can award-winning effects and makeup make up for a monster movie with scarcely a scary monster? Can John Landis land this? Bark at the moon with us.
Working-class Dubliners cause a stir playing in Alan Parker's fictional band of misfits. It takes more than music to give a movie soul. Does this cult classic still hit the high notes? Join us for a listen and a pint - no two drink minimum required.
In a dystopian future, DNA is the basis of life's caste system. Flawed Ethan Hawk plans to fake it until he makes it... to space, until a murder investigation threatens to expose him. Gene editing is still as relevant as ever, but is 90's low budget sci-fi? Turn off the tube and test this.
The Fisher King features neither fish nor kings, but it does have Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams firing on all cylinders. Terry Gilliam brings his trademark visual flare to this tale of modern mythology and the dangers of megalomania, but does it serve the quest? Tally ho brave listener, glory awaits!
Bill Murray shines in the other Christmas Story. Does it take guts to retell a classic. Can star power win over the scrooges? Is this a better way to spend your Christmas Vacation? Drop your steaming Yule log and grab a listen to the jolliest review yet.
An aspiring indie filmmaker chasing his destiny in a clown car shines as the star of this right-place-right-time documentary. Hindsight separates fool from visionary; either one might require gas money from "ma" to fuel the trip to stardom. Put your sight on our hinds and your ears on this episode.
Goldie Hawn is an entitled twenty-something whose privileged whimsy and whiny co-dependence find her two DOA marriages (one quite literally), then an impromptu Army enlistment. Can a woman break convention by breaking enemy lines? Are me Major A-holes worldwide? Stand at attention to receive our best review since the last one.
A diamond heist-double murder-getaway sucks street savvy Sidney Poitier out of his element into the backwoods. Mountain man, Tom Berenger is his mismatch made in Heaven in this buddy cop flick turned wilderness chase. Will Shoot to Kill still thrill? Chill with us.
Tales from the Crypt presents a common horror comedy recipe: one part disparate group of social outcasts, one part Billy Zane/hoard of demons, and one part isolated location (a rundown hotel whose sole housekeeper is Jada Pinkett pre-Smith). Mix 'em together and what do ya got: celluloid gold? Tune in to find out, ya f---ing hoedown podunk well then there MOTHERF---ERS!!
Clint Eastwood directs Forest Whitaker as swinging Charlie "Bird" Parker. Neither drugs, race, the FBI, nor critics - ever came between Bird and his alto sax. Is this bebopping biopic as dedicated to getting its groove on as the musician? Hear us toot our horns.
Danny Boyle directs Ewan McGregor in this acclaimed indie endeavor about heroin addicts destroying everything in their path. It's amusing, disgusting, obstreperous and unflinching in hitting the lows of lives less than ordinary. Does it deserve another chance, like its characters? Or should it be buried in a shallow grave?
A boy haunts a house from a hidden grave and George C. Scott is hellbent on unearthing why. This 1980 horror flick helped set the stage for the next decade of spooky films. Will it have you changeling your undies or the channel? Hear us coast to ghost.
The once "Sexiest Man Alive" (now deceased), Sean Connery pilots a killer Russian sub into the open arms of the original Jack Ryan, Alex Baldwin (also a "Sexiest Man Alive", still living). Does this defector flick have any defects? Hear three "arrogant asses" assess.
Dragons, sorcerers, magical amulets, secret identities, virgin sacrifices, reincarnation, enchanted weapons, early Christianity and more. Does this 1981 fantasy film try to do too much or not enough? Conjure up some time to sit with us for a spell.
Rodney Dangerfield is a rich businessman who joins his son at college to "help" him find his way - and finds himself hot for teacher. Can the kind of self-deprecating one-liners pass his classes AND stay classy? We do a Triple Lindy into our best review yet.
Is it possible - To watch a movie so much it stops being funny? - To root for a fictional version of an actual franchise? - To cast actors so perfectly it becomes the best film in all their careers? Come visit David S. Ward's fantasy baseball team and see if this movie still touches all the bases.
Damon, Norton, Malkovich, Turturro... the greatest hits of the late 90's play big stakes underground poker instead of getting real jobs. In short, you've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away, know when to run... and tune into the brains.
This brat-packed adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel follows the rumbling teens of Tulsa through traumatic times. Coppola nails casting, but is out of his comfort zone with this YA film. Did it stay gold... or should it remain on the shelf?
Dustin Hoffman is out of the pen and claims he's going legit. When his sour parole officer serves him a double dose of "doubtful hard ass," all bets are off. Is a crime spree nature versus nurture? Is working straight time hard than doing hard time? Check in with us!
We Three Kings of film review are
Talkin' about Ice Cube & costars...
Wahlberg, Clooney, & gold robbery.
Still a film above par?
It takes a campy zombie movie to prove that true love never dies, but it sometimes comes back from the dead and tries to eat your brains! This early zombie flick helped define the genre but should it be resurrected? Feast on this!
A whole lotta Liotta, De Niro, and Pesci make Scorsese's screenplay sizzle. Does one of the best films of the 90's stand tough, or back away from The Brains' ruthless brand of review? Do we amuse you?
"Weird Al" parodies 1980's pop culture in this skit-ish sketch-fest co-starring a not-yet-Kramer, Michael Richards. A Free Spatula or a drink from the firehose for our first listener!
Meat-eating sandworms atttack A-listers Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward in this horror comedy B-movie. On paper it's drier than old Nevada cow dung - so what makes this flick so fun? Graboid your head out of the sand and into our brains.
Big accents and even bigger hair abound in this 80's flick from Jonathan Demme. Michelle Pfeiffer wants out of the mob and the don offing her husband is just the beginning of the ensuing hijinks. Is this rare comedy from Demme a hit or does it sleep with fishes?
Tragedy exposes the flaws of an outwardly perfect family in Robert Redford's directorial debut. Can heartfelt grief, forgiveness, and recovery still draw an audience in our superhero/sequel/reboot-addicted era? Tune in for another therapeutic review.
Before he was The Crow, Brandon Lee single-footedly kicked the ass of each and every bad guy in this martial arts mishmash. (The inaccurately titled) Rapid Fire inadvertently explores B-movie existentialism: "If the fighting is good enough, do you even need a plot?” We know the answer. Do you?
Studio Ghibli - known for creativity and dazzling animated mythology - also created this uncomplicated tearjerker. Wars not make one great; what might it take to make a war movie great? Brainstorm with the boys on this not-so-childish cartoon.
Jack Nicholson must be insane to think an asylum is an escape from a prison work farm. He's shocked to learn how wrong he was when he tangles with Nurse Ratched in a battle fo wills. Lay back on the couch, close your eyes and tell us how your feel about this mind-bending review.
Getting sucked into a video game is every kid's dream. Turns out every movie reviewer too. Jeff Bridges takes a byte out of crime in this cyber-adventure. Is Version 1.0 still the best? Unencrypted answer if you log on, User.
Realty unravels for a rich playboy after surviving a car cash and then being accused of killing his dream girl. Penelope Cruz costars in this and the US remake, Vanilla Sky. We unplug from the Matrix to bring you our best review yet... again.
Odds are you haven't seen Clive Owen's debut: a neo-noir casino crime story about a croupier with a sense of morality as random as the roulette wheel he spins. Is it worth another round? Place your bets and tune in for the answer.
Tom Hanks and Shelley Long go wrong when they buy a home for a song. Is this fixer-upper comedy still worth the time? We tear down The Money Pit in this wreck of a review.
Pick the two best, two worst and the two that surprised you most and see how your taste overlaps with ours! We go "meta" for our 100th episode. Join us and together we can rule the Podcast Universe.
Out namesake film star Steve Marin as an outrageous neurosurgeon stuck married to a gold digger (Kathleen Turner) but in love with a disembodied brain. Is this totally relatable, zany comedy worth naming your firstborn podcast after? Hear us pick our brains and, perhaps change our minds.
It's 6am and today we review Groundhog Day. It's 6am and today we review Groundhog Day. It's 6am and today we review Groundhog Day. It's 6am and today we review Groundhog Day.
Soggy Bottom USA might imply you’ll wet your pants watching this swampy comedy. Or, not. This moonshinin', dog-racin', country-singin', fur-tradin', boat-buildin' crime/con/love story explores the moviemaking sin of becoming so 'bogged' down with subplot, its real purpose becomes murkier than a steamin' dog fart (which is actually a highlight). Come on, y'all--hear our best review yet!
Never grow old. Never die. But you must feed, Michael. This Peter Pan-inspired vampire flick from 1987 does the impossible - makes the 80's look cool and bloodsucking cooler. We stick our necks out to critique The Lost Boys and invite you to sink your teeth into our flesh... err, podcast.
Richard Pryor (after the fire) is a pitcher who can get 10x richer if he spends 30mil whilst revealing nil, leaving nothing to his name at the end of this one-month inheritance game. Is this high stakes remake worth a second take... or just a head shake?
The Friday the 13th producer made this much tamer murder mystery about a group of friends spending a scary night in an old house on an island. It begs the question: does April Fool's Day put the laughter in slaughter? Or is it just a joke?
Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo follows a man so obsessed with bringing Opera to the Amazon he enlists natives to carry a steamboat across land. Burden of Dreams is the documentary that follows Werner Herzog, a man so obsessed with filming a movie in the Amazon he enlists natives to carry a steamboat across land. Insanity ensues, but should we look away?
Dolly Parton steals scene after scene from Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in this revenge comedy about three women getting even with their misogynistic boss. Do jokes about inequality still ring true? And does anyone really work 9 to 5 in this new economy? Punch in for the punchline.
A demure mimic sounds golden to sleazy star-maker, Michael Caine when he hears the pitch-perfect imitation of her late father's favorite songbirds (Ella, Judy, Marlene, Marilyn, Shirley). Little Voice's motormouth mom, under his sugar-tongued spell, dreams of riches, romance and rescue... in no particularly order. This sleeper comedy earned more awards nominations than money but is it still worth singing its praises?
After a prison breakout, two laugh-out-loud cops stakeout the knockout that the bad guy used to take out. Detective Richard Dreyfus falls for the girl at the local checkout, they hang out, cookout and make out until said bad buy pops out for a punch-out. Turn out to see how Stakeout shakes out.
Rushed to the screen (just behind rival flick, Breakin') to capitalize on the breakdancing fad, this forgotten flick captures the birth of hip hop like no other. Do the Robot, beatbox and graffiti deserve a remix? Put on some old school headphones and hear us spin.
Four thieves steal diamonds as a team but when it comes to dividing the loot, double crosses abound in John Cleese's comedy. This forgotten award-winning film is clever, nearly farcical, just don't call it s-s-stupid. Steal some time to tune in!
This Peter Fonda, Warren Oates vehicle is literally a 36 ft camper. It's also a front runner for the horror on wheels genre. There's no devil, but a bunch of ne'er-do-well Texan Satanists armed with rattlesnakes chasing our heroes... why wouldn't you want to watch this?
Jim Carrey stars as The Cable Guy who tries too hard to make friends with a customer (Matthew Broderick, again!) and things go haywire. This Ben Stiller comedy was too dark for 90's critics but what about today's audiences? Lighten up and listen... "no big deeeeeeeal."
Do you like movies about gladiators? You ever seen a grown man naked? Have you ever been in a Turkish prison? No, not Airplane... Billy Hayes' autobiographical* Midnight Express proves one should "never let the truth get in the way of a good story." Oliver Stone's award-winning screenwriting debut destroyed Turkish tourism; is it still worth it?
An average guy (Bill Paxton) and two underachievers (Billy Bob Thornton & friend) come across four million "lost" dollars in the woods and agree to a plan to keep it. Bad decisions abound in this viscerally uncomfortable thriller. Does an Oscar-nominated performance elevate its rewatchability, or is it still just a guilty pleasure?
A teenage boy tried to out the vampire next door in this campy 80's horror flick. The vamp raises the stakes by stealing the teen's girlfriend and soon everyone is out for blood. Might Fright Night delight? Hear us sink our teeth into it.
When does Death Become Her? How does Death Become Her? Why does Death Become Her? And who is her? This isn't just another Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn CGI-ridden goofball comedy... or is it? Hear a guest brain tell us the answers! Hint: Do you know what they do to soft, bald, overweight Republicans in prison, Ernest?
Sharp-tongued store clerks shoot the sh*t in this slacker gen-X comedy. Kevin Smith's debut influenced a generation of indie filmmakers but is it worth being a repeat customer? Join the Brains as they take on the phenomenon of Clerks, wherever you buy chewing gum.
Disney accidentally launches 5 kids into space (but only three are propelled to stardom) in this feel good family flick from '86. Are Space Shuttle movies still out of this world?
Have the brains reviewed enough movies to say this is a Beastmaster/Ferris Bueller's Day off mashup? Are they mature enough to say it takes more than Michelle Pfeiffer eye candy to make a movie worthwhile? Tune in for a real beast of a fantasy.
John Goodman plays a larger than life B-movie maker in Joe Dante's not quite coming-of-age homage to 1950's creature features. When the film with a film is better than the film itself, will the Brains even care... or has the radiation poisoning already set in?
Jeff Goldblum plays an insect who dreamt he was a man and loved it. But now the dream is over and the insect is awake. Be afraid. Be very afraid. We bring in a second Sam for our best review yet!
Denzel stars as an out of work mechanic turned detective in this 1940's film noir adaptation of Walter Mosley's first "Easy" Rawlins book. Does the film deserve glory, or is it much ado about nothing? Hear us discuss the little things.
Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner examine the age-old question of whether or not men and women can be 'just friends.' The answer: this Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan masterpiece. Come have what we're having, wherever you listen to podcasts.
Paul Newman (salad dresser extraordinaire to the Gen Z crowd) plays a downtrodden alcoholic attorney trying to redeem his soul on a legal long shot. David Mamet writes and Sidney Lumet directs this courtroom procedural... jury deliberation shouldn't take long. See if you agree with our non-binding resolution, where you listen to podcasts.
Bruce Willis makes a name for himself in a feel-good Christmas movie released in summer, 1988. Alan Rickman debuts as the leader of 'who said we were' terrorists in this machine-gun heavy, super-heist action flick. Yippee-Ki-Yay... (tune in for the rest, where you listen to podcasts).
Hearts-of-the-what now? Jeff Bridges is a wannabe Western writer who seeks experience being a real dude in Nevada. He quickly runs afoul of grifters & actors and tosses his typewriter for Hollywood cowboy capers. Is it a worthwhile yarn or should these dogies get along down the trail? Tune in, tenderfoot.
Four months before A Nightmare On Elm Street, Dennis Quaid was diving into dreams to best the baddies and impress a cute co-worker in this poli sci-fi thriller. Is the second PG-13 film ever, worth the déjà vu? Three dreamy guys discuss.
We're starting now so you should Go. Do you need to Go? You should try to Go now. This will be your last chance to Go for awhile. Hear the three of us Go.
Disney hid their identity but left their feelgood fingerprints all over this goofy all-night scavenger hunt. The debut of a retainer-wearing Michael J. Fox disrupts an all-college (all-cliché) crew. Is it still fun, or would Threepio be right to say, "This is madness"? Hear us lose our marbles.
Johnny Depp steps into the near silent role of a Keaton/Chaplin revivalist in this quirky flick. Did the director step our of line making a mental health rom-com? Is it enough for a movie to have heart and a charismatic cast, or did they get a bit too nutty in portraying "nuts"? Listen to us analyze this.
Tim Burton reimagined the superhero movie with this graphic-novelesque caped crusader tale. In a world supersaturated with the genre does Keaton's Batman need revisiting? Join us for a little song, a little dance and some witty banter, per chance.
Tom Cruise is a newbie lawyer who joins a crooked firm in this bestseller turned blockbuster. With enough star power to fuel ten movies this case should be open and shut, but is it? The jury is out, hear us deliberate.
What makes a movie memorable? The Brains recall all the offscreen action around this moviegoing experience. Join us for surprises, revelations, and eventually some analysis of Carl Weather's first leading role. Don't save this steaming turkey for Thanksgiving--have it now!
Super Duper Sonny Hooper is a fearless, aging stuntman about to be one-upped by the new kid in town. Burt Reynolds smiles his way through this lighthearted action flick, but can his car make the jump... into the hearts of 21st century filmgoers?
Albert Brooks finds himself on trial in the afterlife in this tightly scripted postmortem romcom. With Meryl Streep and Rip Torn flawlessly costarring one has to winder if this film needs any defense. Hear us judge.
From skid row scamp to rich Hollywood "Tramp," Robert Downey Jr. portrays Charlie Chaplin living out the immigrant's dream in America. This groundbreaking filmmaker was not without his flaws, but did they carry over to his star-studded biopic? We are not silent about this film.
(Free on Amazon Prime, Randy.)
Charles Bronson plays an itinerant, laconic bare-knuckle boxer during the Depression in this acclaimed fight flick. James Coburn occupies the opposite side of the spectrum as his verbose, gambling-addicted loudmouth of a (mis)manager digging himself out of a hole with gangsters. Is the movie still a knockout or does it barely scrape by?
Controversial as he was transcendent, Ali goes for a "Rumble in the Jungle" to reclaim his stripped title. Put on your headphones and let 3 non-boxing brains nibble your ear. Is this flick a rope-a-dope? Or worth another round?
Christian Slater is a teenage loner who kicks the proverbial hornet's nest at his new high school while airing his teen angst over pirate radio. Should you tune in "Hard Harry's" Gen X broadcast and Pump Up The Volume or switch it off? Everybody knows... do you?
A punk rock sci-fi comedy satire starring Emilio Estevez and Harry Dean Stanton! Genius filmmaking or just a plate of shrimp? Hear our special guest reviewer philosophize.
Tim Allen leads an all-star cast into space. This goofy sci-fi satire rises above the cheap shots of a spoof - but is it a movie we should never give up? Never surrender?
"That stuff'll kill you" seems to be the motivator for this not so subtle horror-esque satire reminding us that we don't know what's in our food. We do know what's in the movie: goofy karate, silly detectives, and killer Marshmallow Fluff fill in the cracks. But does it have the right... Stuff?
Blackmail, murder, hidden identities. The usual mystery ingredients are spiced up by Daryl Zero - world's greatest agoraphobic detective. Is this understated mystery romcom too subtle? Is passion the enemy of precision? Can you only rent silence? We speak up.
Can anyone not named John Hughes make a decent teenage movie? Patrick Dempsey rents popularity but does this nerd actually "buy" love in the end? Does hanging out with cheerleaders make you cool? See how your answers match with the key. (Disclaimer: Key created by The Film with Three Brains dorks).
Steven Seagal is a Brooklyn cop out for revenge, out for violence, out for bad accents, out for goofy knee fighting, but is he Out for Justice? Let us tell you something...
A farce during the Holocaust? Roberto Benigni directs himself as an audacious Italian Jew in service of an even more audacious premise -- laughter can brighten our darkest moments. Bold, bad, blasphemous, brilliant? With which brain do YOU agree most?
When you Ish upon a Tar
Makes no difference who it stars.
Slapstick espionage
Leaves a scar.
Oh look, it's Charles Grodinnnnnnnn.
Looking to share Halloween with the man of your dreams? Spunky, striped-sweater'ed night owl seeks to kill time with that special someone. Tune in at midnight, sharp. Happy Halloween!
A nerdy high schooler races the clock to dodge an after-school fight wit the new bully on the block in this oft-overlooked teen comedy. Our first surprise guest confesses the profound influence this movie had on his life!(?) Parking lot, 3 o'clock - let's go!
John Cusack and Dan Ackroyd carry this hitman-high school reunion mashup. Comedy, romance, action and a killer soundtrack. But does it still hit its mark? We aim to find out.
This trippy, nearly incomprehensible Japanese horror film filled with soon-to-be-dead teenage girls almost paved the way for a Lady Godzilla who shoots fire from her "bazookas." Join in, 'cuz your curiosity can't resist this click bait!
This cult classic contains Kung Fu, monsters, ancient Chinese secrets, a nosy lawyer and Kurt Russell claiming, "It's all in the reflexes." Hear our super extra special guest reviewer expound why all other movies suck.
While "Without Warning" predates "Predator" by 7 years, both star Kevin Hall as an alien hunter stalking humans in the woods. Stick around. Hear what makes a creature feature tick, fizzle, or explode!
Today the world really is a stage and everyone is auditioning, so what does a 1980 musical about a high school for the performing arts in gritty NYC have to offer? Tune in and wake up, class is in session.
A boy and his Wyld Stallyn become besties on a desert island after a boat wreck. Is this feel good flick more creative than naming a Black Stallion, "The Black?" Listen up, neighsayers.
Sentimental and slapstick, is it more than Robin Williams's DJ schtick that makes this comedic war flick click? Tune in quick for this week's pick.
Waterworld waterman, does whatever a watering can. Toes are webbed, gill-ed head, over budget, box office dead. We spout . . . about the water maaaan!
Our first foray into anime paved the way for films like The Matrix and Avatar. But was this seminal sci-fi flick titillating or were we cyber "punked"?
Before Daniel Craig's gritty incarnation, James Bond was a suave Pierce Brosnan, with double the double entendre. His first turn as 007 is also the first to stray from Ian Fleming's writing. Did the end result poke a franchise in the eye or procure a debonair delight?
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
It's a showdown at the Ok Corral as we present our first Versus episode. Tombstone vs Wyatt Earp. "Same same but different." Which one will end up in a pine box? Hear us shoot from the hip on this Western trip.
The plot thickens. Hitchcock eschews MacGuffins for laughs in this "who-is-gonna-get-away-with-what" flick. Is his final film a firework or a fizzler? Listen to us Ooo and Ahh.
Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh team up to beat up the bad guys. Need we say more? Well, we do.
Ernest Dickerson's directorial debut features four friends struggling to gain respect in Harlem. Is their "cure" worse than the disease? Can too much juice be worse than none at all? We discuss Tupac's first leading film role days after his should be 49th birthday. May he rest in power on this Juneteenth.
Eddie Murphy is a quick thinking, wise-cracking, rule-breaking detroit cop solving crime in L.A., but does a teenage girl even care? A guest brain weighs in.
Steve Martin channels his inner Lily Tomlin in this soul swapping comedy. 80's schtick or still-good pic? We decide... All of us.
This clever adaptation serves as a springboard for Clooney and Soderbergh. Is it a crime this burglary pic has fallen out of sight and out of mind?
Save Ferris? A teenage guest reviewer tells us if John Hughes's classic school-skipping comedy still makes the grade.
The Coen Brothers' debut features Frances McDormand in a gritty, botched murder mix-up. Is it too simple? Too bloody? Hear us close the case on Blood Simple.
Roy Scheider captains this box office bomb about driving volatile explosives through South American jungle. Buried by Star Wars and blasted by critics in 1977, Stephen King and cinephiles claim it was never a dud. We pick through the rubble for the truth.
Peter Jackson's more alive than dead splatstick zombiefest is also a love story? Find out if we like 'em gory.
Escaped convict, Kevin Costner and a young boy bond on the run, with a bevy of Texas Rangers in haphazard pursuit. See if you agree with our take on Clint Eastwood's movie magic.
Animal Telepathy can really take you places. In the case of “Dar” - saving a city from barbarians, rescuing a slave girl from a sorcerer, and making friends with bat people. Being a well-oiled bodybuilder is just a bonus, apparently.
Two schmucks, a stiff and a beach house. Stir ingredients and bake on medium for 90 minutes. Comedy is a “piece of cake!”
Reese Witherspoon steals the Election. We cast our vote on this high school movie made for adults.
Harrison Ford runs amuck amidst the Amish. A witless mess? Or a mess of wit? Witness our studious tomfoolery.
"We have come here to chew bubblegum and review films... and we are all out of bubblegum."
A mouse and rat race against time. A tiny scale epic tale. Does it squeak by on nostalgia? Or is it an outdated mouse turd? You’re only a whisker away from finding out!
Did Marlon Brando’s infamous performance ruin the Western forever? Did he find a BFF in Jack Nicholson? We do more than just horse around this episode.
Board game or clever whodunit? We solve the mystery... in the Library, with the Candlestick.
Michael Douglas is Falling Down, Falling Down. A not so crazy movie about a guy going crazy, but are we crazy about it? You'll never know...unless you listen.
How many duck puns are too many duck puns? We have a quick quack about it. We duckscuss. We wing it. But be warned... we may get fowl-mouthed. Ok, that's enough.
Woody Allen's joke-a-second Russian/Napolean war comedy, better than borscht? We stew on it.
The UK original - Colin Firth loves soccer more than anything, does that make the film lovable? We kick around the idea.
Swashbuckling time-traveling thieves team up with a boy to loot history...Terry Gilliam silliness or genius? We figure it out.
Trippy French Sci-fi - the most imaginative film of '95? Or not? We share our thoughts on stolen dreams and siamese twins.
Verbal abuse and gut-wrenching drama. Pacino, Lemmon, Baldwin at their best? Or not? You'll buy our babble...for free.
A Friday the 13th knockoff with the most unforgettable horror movie ending of the '80's? Or not? Hear our teeth chatter!